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OUR GLASSES ARE INSTRUMENTS FOR EVERYBODY WHO ENJOYS WINE, WHO MAKES WINE, WHO LOVES WINE, WHO COLLECTS WINE.

MAXIMILIAN J. RIEDEL

All Riedel Collections at a glace.

The company RIEDEL is a family owned, 300 year-old crystal company known to be the inventor of varietalspecific stemware. Riedel is the first company in history to recognize that the taste of a beverage is affected by the shape of the vessel from which it is consumed, and has been recognized for its revolutionary designs which complement primarily alcoholic beverages.

A new area began in 2013, with the knowledge of form and function being applied to non alcoholic drinks. By the invitation of Coca Cola and with the support of their Atlanta based tasting panel, the Riedel „software“ was utilized to create a specific shape, fine tuned for the enjoyment of worlds most iconic beverage. In the same year, Riedel was introduced to hot beverages by Nespresso in Lausanne. With the extensive knowledge of Nespresso‘s coffee experts, two machine blown shapes for espresso have been developed, highlighting the distinct flavors of their intense and mild coffee blends.

Riedel has become the brand of choice for wine connoisseurs, hospitality professionals, and consumers worldwide. Riedel is distributed world wide and can be found at the most exclusive retailers and fine dining establishments.

INTRODUCING

RIEDEL PERFORMANCE

the ultimate loudspeaker for fine wine

With three generations of research, development and experience in creating functional, grape varietal specific glassware, Georg and Maximilian Riedel challenged themselves to improve on what had gone before. The result is Performance – a technologically advanced and user-friendly collection of grape varietal specific glasses. Performance is the first Riedel wine glass series ever to feature bowls with a light optic effect. Detailed research by the Riedel family, aimed at improving the organoleptic wine experience, revealed that increasing the inner surface area of the glass had a positive impact on the perception of the bouquet and flavour of the wine. This was achieved through a unique optical effect, which not only adds a pleasing visual aspect to the bowl, but also increases the inner surface area, allowing the wine to open up and to fully show every aroma and subtle nuance. Consisting of seven machine-made, lightweight, durable and dishwasher-safe shapes, Performance glasses are executed in sparkling fine crystal and feature fine stems and large stable bases. The new bowl shapes in Performance, when combined with the optic effect, deliver ultimate wine enjoyment, making Performance the new essential ‘must-have’ wine glass collection.

FATTO A MANO

by RIEDEL

„Fatto a Mano“ combines the sophistication of hand-made glass in the style of the ancient Venetian tradition with the very latest 21st century glass making technology, using fully automated machine-blown techniques. The ancient, colorful Venetian glass making tradition inspired and ignited the thought process and lead the way towards the required design, where the stem and base would be made by hand and the bowl blown by machine.

EXTREME

newly improved xtreme wine glass series

Extreme is the ideal grape-varietal-specific line and now features increased durability and improved performance, via a superior connection from the base to the stem and a stronger fusion of the stem to the bowl. These significant upgrades do not change the overall look or feel of the glass and all measurements, capacities and sizing remain as the current version of the successful and iconic Xtreme.

RIEDEL SUPERLEGGERO

Feel your wine

Riedel Superleggero is a grape-varietal specific crystal glassware series and a revolution in handmade glassware, with finer aesthetics and improved lightness – as reflected in the name itself. Following the Riedel philosophy of ‘form follows function’, all Superleggero glasses are primarily ‘tools’ designed to enhance the enjoyment of fine wines. For the first time in Riedels history, the designation of the series can be found on the base of the glass next to the Riedel logo.

BAR TUMBLER COLLECTION

the glamorous Art Nouveau period

Two ‘Louis’ tumblers were created as part of the Riedel Design Awards 2017 in Venice, when Kyle Solá won the Riedel Young Designer Competition with his innovative design.

‘Fire’ is distinguished by its dynamic, flame-like decoration and was designed by Georg Riedel. These elegant glasses are made to be lighter and finer than the sturdier ‘Louis’ and ‘Spey’ ranges. ‘Optical O’ is based on the popular ‘O’ series of stemless wine glasses and was designed by Maximilian J. Riedel. With two different sizes, these glasses are perfect for cocktails, mixed drinks and soft drinks alike. The ‘Spey’ series takes it names from the world famous Scottish river, which is synonymous with fine Scotch Whiskies. ‘Spey’ glasses have a large surface area and a timeless, elegant decoration and heavy base. ‘Optical O’, ‘Louis’, ‘Spey’ and ‘Fire’ tumblers are executed in sparkling crystal glass and are all dishwasher-safe, making them suitable for both professional and home use.

SOMMELIERS BLACK TIE

Celebrat 50th anniversary of Sommelier Burgundy Grand Cru

SOMMELIERS BLACK TIE was launched in 2008 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic SOMMELIERS Burgundy Grand Cru glass. The Red Wine glasses are distinguished by a tall black stem and the White Wine glasses feature a black base, making this one of our most exciting collections.

SOMMELIERS BLACK SERIES

Collectors Edition

Sommeliers, the world’s first wine-friendly glass series, presents itself in new attire. Sommeliers Black Series Collector's Edition is made from black crystal glass. Adding cobalt and manganese turns the crystal glass black. This cools much quicker than transparent glass, posing an additional challenge for the glass makers. The manufacturing process is further complicated because the R-Black Series Collector's Edition has a red glass string overlaid with clear glass. Although the Black Series can obviously be used as a drinking glass, we see it more as a particularly beautiful design object, which highlights the unique styling and proportions of the Sommeliers series. The original Sommeliers series comprised 10 shapes. The shapes were determined by the age of the wine and the various wine qualities. The current glass series was adapted under the aegis of Georg J. Riedel, with special glass shapes being developed in workshops.

SOMMELIERS

world’s first grape varietal specific wine glass collection

Sommeliers – the world’s first grape varietal specific wine glass collection and a design revolution created by Claus J. Riedel (9th generation) who perfected glass design to its essence: bowl, stem and base. Thin-blown and unadorned, it adheres to the Bauhaus design principle of form follows function. Claus J. Riedel worked with experienced tasters and discovered that wine enjoyed from specifically designed glasses showed more depth and better balance than when served in generic glasses. In 1973 the Sommeliers collection achieved worldwide recognition. The glass collection covers 29 different shapes for wines, champagne and spirits.

VITIS

award winning architectural

VITIS is a varietal specific stemware line and its award winning architectural design, represents the pinnacle of translating a wine’s message to the human senses. Each grape varietal carries its unique DNA which denotes the wine’s individual fingerprint. The RIEDEL glass designs are based on the exceptional characteristics of each grape variety, which in turn determines the shape, size and rim diameter of the bowl. VITIS also offers extra height in the stem for added elegance on your table.

GRAPE@RIEDEL

elegant and harmonious shape

A round, gentle egg-shaped bowls in conjunction with a pulled stem results in GRAPE, such an elegant and harmonious shape that it is a design classic. The seamless pulled stem combines a special design feature, which creates an indent on the bottom of the bowl, causing light to be reflected and adding another dimension to the lively color of wine.

RIEDEL VERITAS

Perfection perfected.

Riedel Veritas is visually stunning and a delight to hold, but it also comes with a competitive price against hand-made products from low-cost-manufacturing countries. Riedel Veritas combines the charm of a handmade glass with the consistent accuracy only a machine-made glass can achieve. The Riedel Veritas bowls are based on the DNA of grape varietals and differentiates for the first time between “New World” and “Old World” within one glass collection. The Riedel Veritas collection covers 13 different shapes. Riedel Veritas is truly the wine glass collection of the 21st century.

VINUM

permanent impact on the globe‘s wine glass culture

VINUM is based exclusively on the characteristics of quality, reasonable pricing and wide distribution. VINUM has made a permanent impact on the globe‘s wine glass culture. These glasses have proved to consumers and restaurateurs that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass. The Vinum collection, developed by Georg J. Riedel on the principle that the content commands the shape, is the „Vitrum-Vinothek“ for everyday use. VINUM covers 23 different shapes for wines, Champagne and spirits.

Riedel Bar

functional and stylish

The world‘s most renowned spirit experts participated in extensive tasting workshops. The tasters analysed the effect of shapes, size and rim diameters on each beverage to create instruments that express the individual character and originality of the beverage. Riedel Bar brings this collection of superior spirits glasses together for the ultimate home bar and features the most popular fortified wines and spirits. Each glass is finely tuned to increase the enjoyment of spirits by showing the unique character of the beverage; highlighting the tempting fruitiness and de-emphasising the evidence of alcohol on the nose and palate.

WINE

with light-catching, decorative stem

Wine was created for those, who feel that unadorned stemware on a well laid table is just not decorative enough. It combines a light-catching, decorative stem and Vinum‘s most popular bowl shapes. The appearance and price of Wine positions the collection as functional, wine-specific and machine-blown. „Wine“ delightfully caters to a decorative yet functional niche in the market and covers 8 sizes.

HEART TO HEART

designed to enhance wine structure of New World wines

HEART TO HEART is designed to enhance wine structure of New World wines. This required a very specific glass to showcase and highlight the special qualities of these wines, shapes which can handle the concentration and translate the wines’ message in a perfect way.

OUVERTURE

RIEDEL’s entry level series

OUVERTURE is RIEDEL’s entry level series for customers who appreciate good, reasonably priced wine. OUVERTURE is a nonvarietal specific collection, of ten fine crystal glasses, that will increase the owner‘s drinking pleasure of wine, beer and spirits.

O WINE TUMBLER

It is fun, feels good to hold, looks trendy and it works!

O (2004) The Riedel connoisseur will be surprised to find that this glass series has something missing – there is no stem or base. Riedel „O“ is the innovative take on to the wine tumbler. In short: „O“ is the ideal glass for everyday use and for every occasion. The designs of „O“ are based on the benchmark shapes of Riedel Vinum. O includes 11 different shapes including the Coca Cola glass.

SWIRL

a wavy shape with subtle curves

This series has been named after the ease with which they enable the wine to be swirled. This is because the Swirl series has a wavy shape with subtle curves, meaning the glass sits in the hand better and allows the wine to be swirled in the glass particularly well. With a tiny hand movement the wine is effortlessly opened out and aerated with each gentle swirl. The versatile stemless glasses are also the perfect choice for other drinks, such as water and juices, etc.

PERFECTION IN DECANTING

Decanter

There are two reasons why we decant wines:

Decant an older wine to separate it from its sediment.

Decant a younger wine to increase aeration, revealing more complexity, and opening up aromas and flavors.

To enjoy young wines fully (up to 10 years for both red and white) consider opening them 8 – 12 hours prior to consumption for aeration, or decant the wine, as this shortens the aeration process.

The main preservation element in wine is carbon dioxide, which is integrated with the wine during the first (= alcoholic) fermentation. Decanting reduces the amount of carbon dioxide and "matures" the wine, allowing the bouquet to develop faster. On the palate, decanted wine expresses higher levels of fruit in red wines and tends to integrate and smooth out tannins. When decanting young wines, turn the bottle straight into the decanter and let it splash into the vessel, allowing maximum aeration. When decanting off the sediment of an old wine, slowly pour the wine into the decanter without allowing any sediment to leave the bottle.